Galerie Stein Magazine

For abstract art enthusiasts (like you and I), visiting modern art museums can be the highlight of any holiday trip. These institutions around the world offer a unique glimpse into contemporary creativity and cultural expression. Here’s Part I of my global tour of must-visit modern art museums: 1. Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) – New York, USA MoMA is one of the world’s most iconic institutions, showcasing masterpieces from Picasso, Van Gogh, Warhol, and many more. Its diverse...

Want to build a personal abstract art collection? Your options are endless, so where do you even start? The prospect may feel overwhelming or exciting, or both. Ultimately, curating your own collection of abstract art for your home is a highly personal endeavor. Here are my top four tips to get you started: 1. Define Your Aesthetic What's your style? Abstract art has many, from geometric to expressive and minimalist styles. Figure out which ones...

Book: Karmel, Pepe. (2020). Abstract Art: A Global History. New York: Thames & Hudson. My first thought when I read the title was, "What a huge subject to attempt to cover in a single book!" My mind raced through key (white male) European artists from the early 20th century to the (largely white male) postwar expressionists in New York and subsequent American 'greats'. But it's actually the "Global" part of the book's title that actually makes this...

When collectors ask for advice about sizing, I tell them what designers do to achieve a balanced aesthetic—they follow a few key rules. Here are designers' top four rules for selecting the right size of abstract art for any space:  Abstract Wall Art Size Rule #1: Wall Proportion The artwork should occupy roughly 60-75% of the available wall space. To determine this, measure your wall’s width and multiply by 0.6 and 0.75. The result is the ideal width range for your...

Galerie Stein's Featured Abstract Expressionist: Jeffrey Tover I recently had the pleasure of visiting one of Galerie Stein’s featured artists, Jeffrey Tover, at his studio in the San Francisco Bay area. As an abstract expressionist, Jeffrey creates vibrant, dynamic paintings that are full of energy and life. During my visit, I had the chance to ask Jeffrey about his process. You can watch a part of that interview below: I’ve heard many artists talk about...

As Japan began its invasion of China in 1937, effectively launching WW2 in the East, the Nazis began its public condemnation of what they called "degenerate art." In July 1937, the Nazi Degenerate Art Exhibition (Entartete Kunst) opened in Munich, marking a significant event in the cultural history of Nazi Germany. What was this so-called degenerate art? 'Paris Society' by Max Beckmann, 1931. Beckmann was labelled a degenerate artist by the Nazi Party and he fled Germany in...

Choosing an abstract art painting can be overwhelming! Wether you're looking at abstract art paintings online, in person in a gallery, or at an artist's studio, chances are you have many options. And/or maybe you've narrowed it down to just a few, but you can't decide which one is the one. For any of the above, here are five tips that will help:    Tip #1 for choosing an abstract art painting Abstract art painting, 'Coachella Valley,' by Galerie Stein...

The "abstract art" label can apply to numerous styles. All types of abstract art are, obviously, abstractions. At its core, abstract art refuses to adhere to conventions of realistic representation and instead emphasizes forms, colors, and textures. While there are are many types of abstract art, these are my top five favorite types: 1. Types of Abstract Art:  Abstract Expressionism  Emerging in the mid-20th century, this movement focuses on spontaneous, emotional expression. Postwar artists like Joan Mitchell and contemporary...

I've always been attracted to the innovation and influence of abstract modern art. What makes it "modern" lies the transgressions of abstraction—the defiance of conventional boundaries—challenging the way we see and feel. This is why abstract modern art is a cornerstone of contemporary aesthetics.   The "Modern" in Abstract Modern Art "Modern" in its colloquial sense implies the present or the immediate past. In history, "modern" refers to the period since the Industrial Revolution, or the First World War, depending...

For years, I've championed the power of abstract art to challenge perspectives and spark conversation. But lately, I've noticed a fascinating trend: abstract art is taking over the world of interior design, specifically in the form of wallpaper.  I'm talking about abstract art wallpaper as a kind of mural, like you see in the below image. Gone are the days of floral prints and damask patterns on wallpaper. The digital detail from a high-quality scan or photograph...

This post is a bit of an antithesis to last week's about simple abstract art. Yes, I'm drawn to the power of minimalist art with monochrome or limited palettes. But I seem to be most attracted to vibrant, colorful abstract art. As far as I'm concerned, the more color, the better!  Gerhard Richter's Colorful Abstract Art Take the colorful abstract art of German artist Gerhard Richter, for example (see below). 'Abstract Painting' by Gerhard Richter, 2016. Richter's vibrant interplay of...

I love lively, complex abstract expressionist paintings, I've always been drawn to the power of simple abstract art. Simple abstract paintings are usually characterized by a limited color palette and bold forms, and they seem to possess a raw, unfiltered quality that inevitably pulls me in. A simple abstract painting by abstract expressionist Franz Kline. Perhaps the allure of simple abstract art comes from it's purity of expression, which I find both profound and evocative. A single...